Method and device for influencing at least one parameter on a vehilcle

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the evaluation unit (22) controls components of monitoring systems (12, 20) to detect the relevant events and the actual position.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the evaluation unit (22) combines the signals corresponding to the relevant events and the actual positions.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the kinematics of vehicles, people, and/or objects detected in the vicinity of the vehicle and the kinematics of vehicle occupants are predicted.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle parameter that is manipulated to optimize vehicle occupant safety is determined when the actual safety situation drops below a selectable threshold value for the purpose of executing a physical driving maneuver of the vehicle.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the trajectory of vehicles, people, and/or objects in the vicinity of the vehicle, the trajectory of the local vehicle (the vehicle itself) and the trajectory of vehicle occupants are predicted for the determined physical driving maneuver.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the driving maneuver in which minimum injury to the vehicle occupants is expected is selected from the determined physical driving maneuvers and executed.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the trajectory of the executed driving maneuver is taken into account when evaluating the actual current safety situation.

The method as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein an emergency call and/or a passenger warning system are activated upon execution of the driving maneuver.

A device for manipulating at least one parameter of a vehicle (10), comprising at least one unit (12) for monitoring the vicinity of a vehicle, at least one unit (20) for monitoring a vehicle interior, an evaluation unit (22) for evaluating signals supplied by the monitoring units (14, 16, 18) and corresponding to the occurrence of a relevant event in the vicinity of the vehicle and the actual position of at least one person inside the vehicle, the evaluation unit (22) having means for the coordinated control of at least one active and/or passive safety system as a function of the monitoring signals.

The device as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein at least individual components of the units (12 and 20), as well as the evaluation unit (22), are integrated to form an assembly.

The device as recited in one of the preceding claims, wherein the evaluation unit (22) is connected to actuators (24, 26) for activating or influencing active and passive safety systems of the vehicle (10).